StockCall Scrutinizes PPL Corp., Pepco Holdings, Xcel Energy and PG&E Corp.
PR Newswire
LONDON, February 28, 2013
LONDON, February 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
An unusually warm winter in the U.S. in 2012 had a negative impact on
electricity and gas demand, which in turn hit the bottom-line of most U.S.
utilities. Electric utilities such as PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), Pepco
Holdings Inc. (NYSE: POM), Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL) and PG&E Corporation
(NYSE: PCG) will be hoping for a more normal winter this year. Utilities was
one of the worst performing sectors in 2012, after posting significant gains
in 2013. However, the outlook for Utilities has improved in 2013. On
Wednesday, most utilities rose, tracking gains in the broad market. StockCall
reviewed the solar industry and chose PPL, POM, XEL and PCG for its technical
coverage. These free reports can be seen for free at
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Shares of Allentown, Pennsylvania-based energy and utility holding company,
PPL Corp. edged higher in Wednesday's trading session, as the broad market
rallied. The stock closed 0.69% higher at $30.71 on volume of 2.60 million.
For the week, though, the stock is down 0.26%. Year-to-date, PPL's shares have
gained more than 7%, outperforming the broad market. The stock is currently
trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which is a bullish
signal. Recent volume activity further confirms the bullish trend. The
company's shares are currently facing resistance at around $31. The stock has
support at $30.25. Download the free research on PPL by signing up now at
http://www.StockCall.com/PPL022813.pdf
Shares of Pepco Holdings also edged higher in Wednesday's trading session,
ending 0.89% higher at $20.30 on volume of 1.33 million. The stock rose to an
intra-day high of $20.35 yesterday, which is close to its 52-week high of
$20.49. The company's shares are trading on a P/E ratio of 17.65.
Year-to-date, the stock has gained more than 3.5%, compared to a gain of over
6% for the S&P 500. Pepco's shares have seen a series of highs over the last
one month, which is a bullish signal. The bullish trend is further confirmed
by the stock's MACD chart. Register for today's free analysis on POM at
http://www.StockCall.com/POM022813.pdf
Shares of Xcel Energy have outperformed the broad market this year, gaining
6.89%. The stock is currently trading on a P/E ratio of 15.35 and has a
dividend yield of 3.78%. On Wednesday, Xcel Energy shares rose 0.67% to finish
the day at $28.55 on above average volume of 3.12 million. Xcel Energy's
50-day moving average has just crossed above the 200-day moving average, which
is a very strong bullish signal. The stock's MACD has also crossed the signal
line on the upside. Recent volume activity further confirms the bullish trend.
Free report on XEL can be accessed by registering at
http://www.StockCall.com/XEL022813.pdf
Shares of PG&E Corp. rose sharply on Wednesday, tracking gains in the broad
market. The stock closed 0.98% higher at $42.12 on above average volume of
4.18 million. Year-to-date, the stock has gained 4.83%, underperforming the
broad market. PG&E shares are currently trading on a P/E ratio of 21.94 and
have a dividend yield of 4.32%. The stock is currently trading just below its
200-day moving average. Recent volume activity suggests that market sentiment
has turned bullish on the stock. Register with StockCall and download the
research on PCG for free at
http://www.StockCall.com/PCG022813.pdf
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